Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ July/August 2021 Double Issue

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ear SPYC Members, I hope our Double issue of Smooth Sailing for the months of July and August finds you well. While the mountains and cooler nights have lured some of our members away, many of us are still here enjoying our hot Florida summer. But life in St. Petersburg is good. We are lucky to have access to plentiful beaches and pools.

Make sure you visit our Club soon to have a cool drink and take a dip in one of our pools.

Many of you may already be aware that after seven years, our General Manager, Marc Reydams, is retiring. He has served our Club well through some very challenging times and has helped us establish and maintain sound financials. He has been a great manager and a friend. Please join me in congratulating him and wishing him success and happiness in retirement.

Our SPYC Manager Search Committee had conducted an exhaustive search for our next General Manager. I’m pleased to introduce Rhett Robicheaux as our next GM. Rhett comes to us by way of Savannah Yacht Club. He is a true gentleman and has tremendous experience, which will help him lead our SPYC staff. I am very happy to announce that our Board of Directors has unanimously approved the hiring of Mr. Robicheaux, who will begin in August.

Please introduce yourselves to him and give him a warm welcome!

Sailboat racers tend to follow the circuit north during the summer, but when there’s no lightning, there is still plenty of good sailing right here on Tampa Bay. Our Sailing Center Summer Camps are in full swing. SPYC coaches, staff, and volunteers are teaching tomorrow’s racers and cruisers. We are very proud to be involved with this facility and the way it provides our community with access to the water.

Congratulations to Grant Dumas and his crew aboard Warrior for winning the Commodore John Jennings Memorial Regatta!

The award is a rededicated plaque, previously used for the Men’s Club Championship.

Commodore Jennings won it more times than any other member. This newly created event is meant to honor his legacy as a leader, a teacher, and a winning sailor known for good sportsmanship. These are qualities which Grant shares with Commodore Jennings.

Some up-coming events to look forward to at the Club include: .July 10th & August 28th check-out the Dance Party in the Heritage Lounge from 7:00 -11:00 pm; featuring the Royz Band on July 10th and the DAZZLER band on August 28th (complimentary to attend). .September brings a variety of fun including: The Match Game Show, Kids Laser Tag Party, and the SPYC Speakeasy...Lots of great events to look forward to!

Last, but not least, Happy Fourth of July! I hope to see you all at our Independence Day celebration at the downtown Clubhouse.

(This event is complimentary to our members.)

Respectfully,

David Mendelblatt, Commodore

The Mission of St. Petersburg Yacht Club is to encourage and support yachting, and provide a comfortable social environment for our members and guests, while preserving and enhancing the Club’s traditions and prestige.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Marc Reydams......................................................................................................823-1219 General Manager | gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Corey A. Hall..........................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Member Relations | Membership@spyc.org

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MEMBERSHIP - Pg. 4

Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Catering Director/Clubhouse Services Manager | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord.............................................................................................................892-6897 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org

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Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Pierre Dumaine...................................................................................................892-6880 Beverage Manager | pierre@spyc.org Mary Lou Privitera.............................................................................................822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org

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Kerrie Paquette ..................................................................................................360-1646 Manager at the Beach Club @ Pass-a-Grille | Kerrie@spyc.org Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman..............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org

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Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Maritza Villanueva.............................................................................................892-6894 Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager | housekeeping@spyc.org

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Suzanne Gendrot................................................................................................822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org

Downtown Clubhouse: 822-3873 Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: 360-1646 Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 Sailing Center: 822-3113 Business Office: 892-6883 or 892-6884 www.SPYC.org

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HOURS of OPERATION Downtown Club: Tuesday - Sunday, CLOSED Mondays

COVID-19 CLUB HOURS

(Club hours are subject toHERITAGE change.) LOUNGE Breakfast Service: 7:30 - 9:30 am TUESDAY (WednesdaySaturday) Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm Lunch Service: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm) (Weekly Lunch Buffet, Wed. - Fri. 11:30 am -2:00 pm) Dinner Service: 5:30 - 9:00 pm WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Late Night Menu: 9:00 -11:00 pm Open 7:30 am - 9:30 pm (Friday & Saturday) (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm) Sunday Brunch Buffet – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY Open 7:30 am - 11:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 10:45 pm) SUNDAY Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 8:45 pm) GRILLE 1909 Temporarily Closed

TIKI HUT Tuesday- Thursday: 5:00 - 9:30 pm Friday: 5:00 - 11:00 pm (LIVE Music) Saturday: Noon - 11:00 pm (LIVE Music!)

Sunday: 1:00 - 9:00 pm (LIVE Music!)

COMMODORE DINING Friday & Saturday: 5:30 - 8:30 pm Reservations Required - (727) 822-3873

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram TO-GO FOOD 4:00 - 7:30 pm Order ahead to pick up, or order while you are here to take home.

Call to Order: (727) 892-6887 PASS-A-GRILLE CLUB Pool Opens ~ 11:00 am | Club Opens ~ 11:30 am Open Thursday - Monday CLOSED Tuesday & Wednesday

*Commodore Commodore Room Reservations: Commodore Room reservations are glady taken at the front desk. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible.

It will permit us to offer a greater choice of time and size of party to your fellow members.

A fee of $10/pp will be assessed for no shows.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS 4

WELCOME

TO OUR NEW MEMBERS! Active:

Ms. Jeanette Secor Mr. David Raymond & Mrs. Dorothy Raymond Mr. William Carrick & Mr. Carl Carmean Mr. Robert Miller & Mrs. RoxAnn Rooney Mr. Miles Green & Mrs. Hope Green Mr. Jeff Franzen Ms. Jane Heller & Mr. Michael Forester Ms. AnnMarie Pottle Dr. Alan Grabowsky Ms. Janet Kilby & Mr. Robert Oakley Dr. Steve McVey & Mrs. Melanie McVey Dr. Beverly Cohen Mr. Timothy Cole & Mrs. Heather Cole Mr. Brian Martinez Mr. Ronald McCarty & Ms. Trina Fields Dr. Jim Plettner & Ms. Deborah Plettner Mr. Fred Grover & Mrs. Paula Grover Mrs. Susan Baxley & Mr. Martin Baxley Ms. Jerilyn Rush & Mr. Dan Portnoy Mr. Martin McKinney & Mrs. Leslie Bagli Ms. Karen Trudeau Mr. Randy Freese & Mrs. Anne Freese Mr. Robert Moberger & Mrs. Amy Moberger Mr. Benjamn Minichino & Mrs. Maura Massana Escorihuela Ms. Melanie Clem & Ms. Alexandra Curry Mr. Jeff Matson & Mrs. Holly Matson Dr. Scott Aksman & Mrs. Donna Aksman Mr. Charles Pocock Colonel Steven Clapp & Mrs. Deborah Perry LTG William Lennox & Mrs. Anne Lennox Mr. Christopher Lamb & Mrs. Kathryn Lamb

Active Boat:

Mrs. Amanda Anderson & Mr. Tony Anderson Mr. Hugh Hazeltine & Mrs. Sharissa Hazeltine Mrs. Lynn Minella & Mr. Alex&er Minella Mr. Jerry Moore & Mrs. Gina Moore Ms. Darla Hutton & Ms. Jennifer Browing Mr. Robert Hargrove & Mrs. Kathleen Hargrove Mr. Robert Kane & Mrs. Jaimie Kane Mr. Joseph O’Neill & Mrs. Jennifer O’Neill Dr. &rew Coundouriotis & Mrs. Elena Cano Ms. Rebekah Rush & Mr. Wade Milligan Ms. Abigail Smith Mr. Greg Williams & Mrs. Mary Williams Mr. Robert Reymond & Mrs.Sheryl Reymond Ms. Suzanne Runyan & Mr. Craig Erkfitz Mr. Kory Watson & Mrs. Karen Watson Mrs. Lysa Hynes & Mr. Joseph Hynes Mr. David Witty & Mrs. Charlene Witty Mr. David Greider & Ms. Alexandria Wayman Mr. Brett Clarke & Mrs. Cindy Clarke Mr. Steven Darling & Mrs. Amy Darling Ms. Gwendolyn Carson & Mr. Terrence Gribbin Mr. Mark Gordon & Mrs. Susan Gordon Mr. Michael Millonzi & Ms. Heather Lavender Mr. Patrick Tyrrell & Mrs. Susan Tyrrell Mr. Patrick Ryan & Mrs. Amy Ryan Mr. Benjamin Hansbury & Ms. Deborah Forter Ms. Jennifer Renaud & Mr. George Buchok

Pass-a-Grille:

Mr. Edward Teele & Mrs. Suzanne Teele Mr. Vincent Sullivan

Want to get MORE involved in your Club?

Non Resident:

Dr. Kimberly Privitera Mr. George Gill & Mrs Lori Gill Dr. James Madison Mr. Clark Knippers & Mrs. Kersten Rettig Mr. Philip Asche Mr. Daniel Murphy Mr. Stephen Watkins & Mrs. Michelle Watkins Mr. Jonathan Morris & Mrs. Margaret Morris Ms. Jennifer Graybill Maloney Mr. Jeff O’Connell & Mrs. Maggie O’Connell Mr. Donald Cowan & Mrs. Sydeny Cowan Mr. Harry Diorio & Mrs. Margaret Diorio Dr. Christopher Parks & Dr. Samantha Brown Parks Mrs. Michele Barnes & Mrs. Beverly Williams Mr. Alexander Settles Ms. Olga Kondrashova Mr. John Summers & Ms. Christine O’Keefe Hayden

Intermediate:

Mr. Seth Puglio & Ms. Jaime McClain Mr. Addison Hackstaff Ms. Audrey Blake & Dr. Alex Malone Mrs. Haley Ruetz & Mr. John Ruetz II Mr. Jake Ryan Mr. Joseph Kiefer Mrs. Amanda Wood & Mrs. Olen Wood Mr. Charles Gilmore Ms. Allyson Yoegel & Mr. Michael Berger Mr. Robert Avila & Ms. Krista Nolin Ms. Morgan Foery Mr. Collin Todd & Mrs. Alexander Eicher Junior- Ms. Emma Shakespeare Mr. Phoenix Vanzutphen Mr. Maxwell Anderson

Port Committee Sailing Center Committee Join a Committee!

House & Grounds Visit the “Member Central” page Finance of the website and download a Membership committee application Ocean Racing and many other committees (www.spyc.org) you can apply to volunteer on!

Thank You to Our Proposers!

Peter Privitera Bill Watters, II Harry Forsyth Sharon Simms John Lacy Peter Davidson Kenneth Clark Ed Baird Gerald Douglas Mike Lloyd Hal Hershkowitz Alyce Caron Panzarino Lauren Krawczyk Mikhele Severini Alan Mossberg Matthew Mackler Tito Vargas Michael Labbee Gary Staub Melanie Jackson Kelley Simpson Debbie Hayden Kent Dudley Penelope Burns Karen Park

Mac Mackeller Nancy Westphal Scott Gault Chris & Allison Scharnow Dean Lurker Ann Jensen Albert Salem Mark Carron Dr. William Welch Alex Dejusus Scott Swift Mark Luther Ashley Fox LeeAnna McDermett Lori Hodges Ann Sager Thomas Morlock Margaret Gimmi Scott Gault Christopher Sprowl William C. Shakespeare Anne Borghetti Meg Gimmi Pete Krainik Kelly Anderson

Wayne Andrews

Membership Chairman

Corey Hall

Director of Member Relations Membership Office: (727) 892-6888 membership@spyc.org

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“A Fond Farewell” 55

Special Farewell Message From Marc Reydams - General Manager To all Members & Employees

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ear St. Petersburg Yacht Club Members, My retirement date is approaching fast. What was supposed to be a six-month temporary consultant position grew into seven and a half years of dedication to this great Club. On August 9th, a new Manager will take over the leadership of the Club.

I would like to thank all of the members for their support, kindness, and friendship during my time serving the SPYC. It has truly been an honor to not just be a part of something great.... but to watch this Club flourish, beyond my expectations. I would also like to personally thank every Commodore, Flag Officer, Board Member, and Committee Chair. Your support, especially the last fourteen months under the unfortunate pandemic which affected the Club Members and the entire world, is greatly appreciated.

My undeterred passion has been my driving force to serve this Club and all its members.

I am leaving the Club knowing that it is in a strong financial position, with a strong management team in place to continue the vision of the Club to a bright future.

Included is my farewell letter to the Management Team and staff who have supported me throughout these many happy years.

Godspeed to you all and thank you for the memories!

ear St. Petersburg Yacht Club Team Members, To this world-class Club, this business is ripe with unlimited potential. To the rare and wonderful people who make it so, I am forever grateful. I have worked here for seven years and not a day has passed that I have not embraced every ounce of your potential as individuals and as a collective force to be reckoned with by anyone on the planet.

Most of you accept that change is inevitable in life, but it does not make it any less uncomfortable. So, please be kind to your new leader and to your fellow employees during the transition.

Make no mistake, as rich and wonderful as the St. Petersburg Yacht Club may be, the business of running such can be one wild “bull-of-a-business” to ride and master. Admittedly, I hoped to have made a marked impression and leave you better than when I arrived; but that does not mean our business model is not a work in progress in the months and years ahead.

Please know, no matter how experienced, how intellectually gifted, or how business-savvy your new GM may be - he is also human. So, accept initial mistakes may be made, paths filled with pitfalls may be explored; but ultimately, mutually rewarding success is any leader’s end goal. It is undeniable that you are destined to maintain this precious gem to its rightful place of glory. May you continue to give your best to one and all every day; enjoy the journey and steadfastly believe. Several of you have told me my influence encouraged you to be a “better person.” A better compliment I have never known. In turn, you should know your loyal support during the best and most difficult times did the same for me. I leave you having more courage than I knew I had and more confidence that all things are possible.

I would like to thank my wife for her unrelentless patience, support, and understanding throughout my tenure at the Club of the time commitment required to run such a great organization.

However, like a good book that you cannot put down, the reality is that every good story must have an ending. Such is life.

In closing, this is a chapter of my life I will cherish forever.

Wishing you a most affectionate farewell ~ Marc SMOOTH SAILING | JULY-AUGUST 2021

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Yachting Information Committee

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chair

t the time of this article the summer Tokyo 2020 Olympics - July 23, 2021 opening ceremony will be taking place - unless a last-minute cancellation occurs.

SPYC has been a long-standing supporter of the Olympics -see the front page of this issue and the Featured Article about our “A” Team Race Committee at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Savannah, GA.

It goes without saying the discipline, passion, and perseverance must stay with these athlete’s day in and day out for them to have success.

No matter the outcome in Japan our 13 USA Sailors stand as role models for future generations of sailors. As a community of mariners, we should proudly support and congratulate our 2020 Olympians!

Our Club has seen future Olympians begin their sailing journey as Junior Sailors. Hopeful competitors from all over the world sail on our racecourses, explore our Clubhouses and for some of us we have had the privilege of hosting athletes in our homes.

Valentine’s Day Regatta 2021 by Todd Fedyszyn, Youth Sailing Director

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he 2021 SPYC Valentine’s Day Regatta looked a little different than years with a few adjustments made to adapt to the ongoing Covid Pandemic. First and foremost, the event was postponed and sailed in May and was the first qualifier for the 2022 USODA Team Trials. By changing the dates, SPYC will now host two TTQ Regatta’s which should benefit out local sailors.

Also, in order to not overwhelm the Sailing Center, we decided on a maximum of 150 competitors; and the event was only open to Championship Fleet sailors. Day one of the event brought light wind and warm temperatures early on.

The SPYC Race Committee (RC) made the decision to postpone on shore and wait for the anticipated afternoon sea breeze. At around 12:30 pm, the postponement flag was taken down and the fleet proceeded on a long tow about four miles south to get the sea breeze a little earlier.

Although the sea breeze didn’t arrive as early as we thought, it did start to fill from the Skyway paving the way for a nice late afternoon in 8-10 knots of breeze. One race was sailed ensuring that we would have a regatta. On day 2, sailors were greeted with a nice southerly of 10-12 knots and 4 great races finishing just before the afternoon deadline.

The overall title was won by Peirce Olsen with Carlos Beckman in 2nd and Finn Grainger in 3rd. SPYC’s Rosie Simpson was the top female with John Hartney in 13th overall and Adam Mendelblatt 27th . All three SPYC sailors have qualified for the 2022 USODA Team Trails Regatta.

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PC Pat Seidenspinner was named PRO for the Mistral course for the upcoming 1996 Olympic sailing venue in Savannah, Ga. In 1995, she rallied a team of SPYC members to provide race committee for the pre-Olympics. The event went so well that everyone committed to return for the main event. Thus the A-Team was born in pursuit of excellence in race management!

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[accomplished SPYC Laser Each of four racing circles at the Olympics had a 70-person Race sailor] “I was scheduled to work race Committee. Shown is part of PC Pat Seidenspinner’s “A-Team.” committee in 1995’s pre-Olympics and SPYC members included: Carole & Paul Bardes, Wilson 1996’s Olympics for the Laser class. Barnes, Tom Ellis, Dave Fagen, Nancy Graham, Gene HinCmdre Seidenspinner suggested an all kel, Stan Hyatt, Bob & Carol Johnson, Cindy Johnson, Tim SPYC committee for Alpha course which & Pam Landt, Gloria Lewallen, PC Pat & Ralph Seidenspinhosted the Mistral windsurfer. My wife, ner, Nancy & Harry Vildibill, Dick & Maridell Weaver.

Pam, and I were reassigned to Alpha course and became part of the “A-Team.” Savannah presented many challenges: the course was 10 miles down river to the Wassaw Sound in the mouth of the Wilmington River; we started early every day and returned late each evening over a two-week period; security was high level with numerous inspection points of all boats on departures and return; the afternoon storms often caused many delays as well some intense moments. Due to the experience and leadership of Cmdre Seidenspinner (PRO), the Alpha team came through with flying colors. Still today, the SPYC is one of most respected clubs in the world running premier events year round. As a 3rd generation member, I learned my life skills from the Junior Sailing Program and mentoring from many selfless members. The future and legacy of our Club is in secure hands with the next generation assuming key positions.”

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[Epilogue: In the years since the ‘96 Olympics, the Race Committee has continued to excel under the tutelage of not only PC Seidenspinner, but many others such as Tom & Barbara Farquhar & Carole Bardes. In 2007, SPYC received the prestigious St. Petersburg Y.C . Trophy for Excellence in Race Management!]

* * * There were many many Club members involved in the making of the SPYC Olympic experience… lots of stories to tell—this is just the “tip of the iceberg.” We thank all those who made it happen!!!

PC Pat Seidenspinner, First Woman PRO for an Olympics!

Front Page: Allison Jolly carrying the torch during Savannah’s opening ceremonies; Carrying the Olympic torch down the overcrowded SPYC docks; Olympic flag presented to Tim Landt by the US Olympic Sailing Comm. for serving on the committee for two Olympics.

Submitted by Yachting Information: Donna Sue Marks, Chair & T. Birkenstock SMOOTH SAILING | JULY-AUGUST 2021

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ON THE WATER

2021 North Gulf Challenge Regatta by Selga Sakss, Event Chair

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ine sailboats competed in the April 23rd 11:00 am start of the inaugural North Gulf Challenge - a 319 NM (nautical mile) race from St. Petersburg to Pensacola. The event evolved when the annual Regata del Sol al Sol was cancelled due to pandemic restrictions on Isla Mujeres. A committee was quickly formed involving co-host Pensacola Yacht Club’s Commodore, Tom Pace, and Event Chair, Dave Johnson (aka DJ)...thus the Gulf Challenge was created!

“Merlin “

Winds at the start were a promising steady 16-18 KN. But, ensuing weather conditions lived up to the “gulf challenge” as the competitors were met with 25-30 KN winds and heavy, confused seas followed by becalmed winds in leftover sloppy, rolling seas.

“Ruby 2”

Sadly, three competitors were forced to retire early due to equipment issues. Six remaining vessels were met at the Pensacola Sea Buoy finish line by PYC members and escorted in to the club docks where each was greeted with a gallon of PYC’s Bushwhacker’s (with their special secret ingredient and yes, we managed to get the recipe!).

“Pen”

The last boat to finish, however; was welcomed with champagne to applaud the crew’s stamina and determination to finish the race.

Merlin was first to finish with elapsed time of 1 day, 05hrs.

04 min. and 50 sec., taking Line Honors and a 2nd place to Pendragon’s 1st place in the Spinnaker division. Flagship (an ongoing competitor in our annual Regata del Sol al Sol) finished with elapsed time of 3 days, 13 hrs. 08 min. and 31 sec. taking 2nd place in the Cruising division to XTC’s 1st place finish. For full results visit www.spyc.org/regattas.

July/August 2021

“PENDRAGON”

(Photography Courtesy of SPYC Member, Ty Baird.)

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ADULT SAILING CLASSES ADULT LEARN TO SAIL CLASSES Saturday, July 10th & Sunday, July 11th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday, July 17th & Sunday, July 18th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday, July 24th & Sunday, July 25th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday, August 28th & Sunday, August 29th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

For a listing of upcoming classes, please visit www.sailstpete.org, or contact the Sailing Center at 727.822.3113 JULY-AUGUST 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

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Last month we entered the Club by the East entrance and noticed the mysterious Lady. This month we are recognizing the large cannon that sits in front of her, hidden in the bushes. What is the story behind it? How did it get there? [It only weighs about a ton!] The mystery has been somewhat revealed. Please read on!

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the {Spanish} cannon came up the Gulf Coast from Sanibel Island to Tampa Bay, and somehow salvaged from Ft. De Soto.

In 1980, it is recorded that member Walter Colony donated the cannon to the Club.

So, from which Spanish ship did the cannon originate? Ponce de Leon sailed into the waters of Pine Island Sound around Captiva in 1513; DeSoto came to the bay area in 1539 and began a conquest to conquer “La Florida”; Jose Gasparilla terrorized his way up and down the coast in the 18th century landing in Tampa and starting a parade; Diego “El Mulato” Martin plundered the Gulf Coast in the 1600s along with a few others. Pirates did roam the Gulf Coast, but more myths than facts preside.

“History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren’t there.” George Santayana 1863-1952 Submitted by: Trisha Birkenstock

DOWNTOWN Saturday, October 9th SAVE THE DATE!

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hat is a Poker Run? A Poker Run is not a race.

It’s a Club tradition and an assembly of some of the most social and active boaters in the SPYC. On Poker Run day, boaters meet at the Club docks and show off their well-curarated boat themes. Upon ariving at the Club they will check-in and receive a nautical map that will chart their path of adventure for the day. The map includes 5-8 different stops in which the boaters will travel to and collect a poker chip at each stop.

POKER RUN is BACK at the Downtown Club!

Saturday - October 9th, 2021 If you are interested in hosting a dock stop or volunteering to help with a stop, please email: Alex Deininger at aboudreau103@gmail.com

The stops are a combination of gracious member’s waterfront homes and local waterside restaurants. All boats are tasked with visiting all the stops in the time allotted. Upon returning to the Club, each partcipant will turn in their tokens for poker cards and play a 5-Card Poker hand!

Prizes are awarded for the Best Hand, Best “Boat Theme”, and Best “Dock Stop.” It is always fun to see what everyone comes up with!

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MEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Happy JULY

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Birthdays!!

Ms. Irene Abrahams Mrs. Isabel H. Adams Mr. Fred A. Alberg Mrs. Linda Albrecht Mrs. Cindy Allison Mrs. Dorianne Arrington Mrs. Susan Arsenault Mr. Marvin C. Atkins Mrs. Caryn D. Bain Mr. Nicholas Baird Mr. Glen Baptiste Mrs. Lynne Bauer Judge Robert E. Beach Mrs. Suzie Beacham Ms. Marleene Beemer Mrs. Nancy Biesinger Mr. Worth Thomas Blackwell Ms. Dolly L. Bolding Mrs. Anne Borghetti-Hamilton Dr. Noelle Boucquey Mrs. Karen Boyer Mrs. Melissa Boyle Mr. John Braamse Mrs. Ann Brine Mrs. Karen Brine Ms. Judith Bryant Mr. Merrill S. Burchard Mrs. Laura Busch Mr. Kent Buska Mrs. Linda Anderson Butts Mrs. Elena Cano Mr. John R. Cappa Sr. Dr. Brent Carmack Mr. Sean Carter Mr. Jack Cartier Mrs. Lavonda Chaney Mrs. Jean Chapman Mr. Robert Clark Mr. David Coe Mr. Mike Collins Mrs. Laura Cook Mr. Frank Cooke Mr. Andrew Coomes Mr. Charles Corbin

Mrs. Stacy Corbin Mr. Jason Coupal Mr. John Courtney Mrs. Bernadette Craig Mr. Charles J. Crist Mrs. Leslee Curotto Mrs. Kathleen Dabney Mrs. Suzette Dahl Mr. Stephen Dann Ms. Laurie L. Darnell Mr. Richard S. Davis Mr. Michael Dee Mrs. Barbara Deininger Ms. Laurel Deininger Mrs. Anne Marie Dillon Mrs. Stacy Dochoda Mr. William Dudley Ms. Christine Duncan Mrs. Sandra Durham Mrs. Patricia A. Easterday Mr. Charles D. Eidschun Mrs. Stacey Ellis Mr. Thomas Elsen Mr. Craig Erkfitz Mrs. Nancy M. Ernst Mr. Andrew J. M. Evans Mrs. Katherine Evans Mrs. Gina D. Farnsworth Mr. David J. Fischer Dr. Bernard Fishalow Mrs. Christina Fitzpatrick Past Comm. Harvey A. Ford Mr. Michael Forester Mr. Harry J. Forsyth Mr. Mark Foster Ms. Diane Fowler Ms. Kadie Lynn Francis Mr. Gregory Freeborg Mr. P. Douglas Freedle Mrs. Jeannette Fross Mr. Chris Gharrity Mrs. Tera Gharrity Mr. Charles Gilmore Mrs. Cheryl Gladstone

Mrs. Nina Glover Ms. Katherine Gluskin Mr. Greg Goebel Mrs. Barbara C. Goodman Mrs. Stephanie Graham Mr. Stephan J. Grossnickle Mr. Edward Hacker Mr. Sandy Hall Mrs. Nan Hall Mrs. Ginger Hanner Mr. Gene Thomas Hardage Mr. Joseph C. Hartman Mrs. Marilyn P. Hartman Mrs. Victoria Hartshorn Mr. William D. Haueisen Mrs. Eva Hefner Mrs. Karen Heidner-Ward Mrs. Dianne M. Henry Mrs. Judith Hershkowitz Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hillery-Hargrove Mr. Joseph Hocter Mrs. Debra Hopper Mrs. Isabel Howard Mrs. Lysa Hynes Mr. Courtland James Mr. James N. Jannetides Mrs. Ann Jensen Mr. Kraig N. Johnson Mr. Kyle Johnson Mrs. Nancy J. Kadau Mr. Curtis Kadau Mr. Robert Kane Mr. Dean Karikas Mr. Daniel C. Kasaris Mr. Eugene Kelley Mr. Bryan King Mrs. Dawn Koehler Mr. Mickey Kramer Mrs. Caitlin Kramer Mrs. Carole Krayer Ms. Evelyn Kress Mr. Stephen Kring Mr. Craig Kuhl Mrs. Tove Kullman

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Birthday wishes from SPYC! Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entrée & dessert *Not valid for special events, parties or promotions. *No-splitting of free entrée, please.

(Please contact the Member Services Coordinator if you do not see your birthday listed, or if your birthdate is not correctly displayed and and needs to be updated. Email: member.services@spyc.org) Mrs. Ashley Kullman Mr. John Lacy Mrs. Aloyse Larson Ms. Heather Lavender Mr. Mark Lawther Mr. Randall Lay Mr. Michael Lazzara Mr. Sam J. Lewis Mr. Herbert Ligon Mrs. Kathleen Linde Mrs. Donna Liszewski Mr. Thomas Logan Mr. Joseph Lucas Ms. Sai Luo Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Mr. Robert F. MacNeill Mr. Mark T. Mahaffey Mr. Mark Majeske Dr. William Malloy Mr. Frank Malowany Mrs. Kathy Mansir Ms. Laurel Marois Mrs. Barbara Marshall Dr. John Whittier Mason Mr. Jeff Matson Mr. Terence J. McCarthy Mr. Gene McCarthy Mrs. Mary M. McCarthy Mr. Ron McCarty Mrs. Vanessa McClearnon Mr. Aaron McClearnon Mrs. Jennifer L. McClure Dr. Edward McConnell Mrs. Joan Welch McCreary Mrs. Susan McGeown Ms. Kathleen McKeithen Mrs. Liselotte Mckenzie Mr. John T. McQueen Dr. Steve McVey Mrs. Sharon Mehok Mrs. Linda Melleney Past Comm. Frank I. Mendelblatt Mrs. Angela Metro Mrs. Irene Miller

Mr. William Mills Mr. Joseph C. Minarik Mrs. Susan Mittermayr Mr. Dean Mlinarich Ms. Lizabeth Moody Mr. Christopher Morecroft Mrs. Sarah Moseley Mr. Harvery Edward Muendel Mr. Michael D. Murphy Mr. William Halpin Nalty Mrs. Annette Niederpreum Mrs. Connie Norrie Mrs. Patricia O’Kelley Mrs. Kaitlin O’Malley Dr. Ralph Obenauf Mr. Norman Ogan Mr. Gerry Opiela Ms. Brooke L. Palmer Mrs. Donna Papa Mrs. Carrie Paris Ms. Joan Parish Ms. Karen Park Mrs. Sarah J. Parker Mrs. Dixie Passardi Mr. David Paulsen Dr. Richard Phares Mr. Christopher Plummer Mr. Roger Podwoski Mr. Rick Polinsky Dr. Brent Price Dr. Carol Probstfeld Ms Heather Prohaska Mr. Vance D. Proper Mrs. Betty Proper Mr. C. Wayne Pruitt Mr. Donald C. Pullen Dr. H. Jack Pyhel Mrs. Ashley Reali Mrs. Robin Lee Reed Mr. James W. Reichert Dr. Mark E. Reinecke Mrs. Karen Reinhart-Salem Mr. Patrick Remus Ms. Jennifer Renaud

Ms. Wendy Reuss - Stocke Mr. Robert Reymond Mrs. Collette Richardson Mrs. Elizabeth Richmond Mrs. Sandra S. Ripberger Dr. Gilberto Rivera Mrs. Jacquelyn Robinson Ms. Jennifer Roche Mr. John Rogers Ms. Suzanne Runyan Mr. Norman Russick Mr. Jake Ryan Mrs. Libby Salamone Ms. Linda Salverson Mr. Jack Satterfield Mrs. Carla Satterfield Mrs. Susan Savage Mrs. Diana J. Sayegh Mr. John C. Scherer Mr. William A. Schlenker Mrs. Cheryl Haigley Schmidt Ms. Catherine Seiersen Mr. Michael Shallenburg Mr. Robert B. Sherman Dr. Aaron Shoopak Mrs. Darlene M. Sica Dr. Michael Siedlecki Miss Carley Siedlecki Mrs. Ann Siviter Mr. David R. Slazas Mrs. Lisa Smaga Mrs. Connie Smith Mrs. Maritza Smith Mrs. Carol A. Soderlund Mrs. Yevgeniya Spalding Mrs. Christine Sprowl Mrs. Joyce Sterrett Mrs. Wendi Stevens Mrs. Doris Stoeffler Mr. John Summers Mr. James H. Swanson Ms. Susan Talbot Mr. Michael D. Terrell Mrs. Jenny Thomas

Mrs. Courtney Thompson Mr. Kenneth E. Thornton Ms. Margaret Tichulka Mrs. Holly Tomlin Mrs. Joyce Torris Mrs. Barbara Townsend Mrs. Elizabeth Updegraff Ms. Deserie Valloreo Mrs. Gail Vazzano Mr. Luis Velez Mrs. Christie Vetter Mrs. Julia Villebro Mrs. Judy Vincenty-Simon Mrs. Joan Walker Mrs. Joanne Walker Mrs. Lynda Walker Mrs. Julianna Warnick Mr. Edward Waterman Mr. Christopher Waters Mrs. Jo Weatherup Mr. John Weber Mrs. Nancy Ann Safford Westphal Mr. Loren C. White Mr. Thomas R. Whiteman Mr. Hayden J. Wiley Mrs. Casey Wilson Mr. Brent Yessin Mrs. Betty Lu Youmans Mr. Matthew Zazzero

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MEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Happy AUGUST

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Birthdays!!

Mr. Todd Adams Past Comm. Thomas E. Allison Mrs. Kelly Anderson Mr. David Arata Mr. Robert Arrington Mr. Frank Arroyo Mrs. Sonya Artzibushev Mrs. Cynthia Astrack Mr. Tom Baer Mrs. Nydia Ballesteros Mr. Ryan Barber Mr. E. J. Bauerlein Mrs. Carolyn Beachler Mr. Kenneth Beckman Mr. Peter Bendix Mrs. Catherine Benoot Mrs. Taryn Bergstrom Mr. Paul Berry Mrs. Linda Berset Mrs. Irmengard Bettendorf Mrs. Laura Blackwell Mrs. Mary Booker Mrs. Barbara Boucher Ms. Carolyn Bradfield Mr. Patrick Brewer Mr. Richard H. Brown Mrs. Kay Brown Mrs. Marie Brown Mr. Charles Bruner Mrs. Michelle Bullard Mr. Douglas Byrd Mr. Daniel J. Cain Mr. Michael Cannova Mr. James T. Caraway Mr. Michael Cardoso Mrs. Karin Carlan Mrs. Nicole Carter Mr. William G. Casey Mr. Philip Chang Mrs. Dianne Charles Mrs. Karen Chase Mr. J. Michael Cheezem Mrs. Lauren Childers Mr. Lawrence Church

Mrs. Kathleen Church Mr. Robert Churuti Ms. Katelin Clardy Mr. Charles Clarkson Ms. Martha Cochran Mr. Kevin Collison Mr. Milton Corson Mr. Charles R. Corson Mrs. Rita Cotsakis Mrs. Stephanie Cox Past Comm. David S. Cox Mrs. Lynn Cox Mrs. Carol Joy Crawford Mr. Jean-Paul Creignou Mrs. Dana Cremo Mr. Bedford Dabney Mr. Shawn Damkoehler Dr. Paul Danielson Dr. Kristen Danielson Mrs. Amy Darling Mrs. Christine Dawson Mr. John Deermount Mr. Steve Deininger Mr. James Deininger Mr. Carson Deininger Mr. Vincent Do Mr. Edward EJ Dochoda Mr. Gerard B. Douglas Mr. Robert Douglass Mrs. Tina Douglass Mrs. Samantha Drake Mrs. Janine Ducoin-Arnold Mr. James G. Dunne Mr. Kerry Dustin Mrs. Dawn Eckhart Ms. Anna El Khazen Mr Emery Ellinger Mr. Kenneth A. Ernst Mrs. Kirsten Esposito Mrs. Donna Evans Mr. David C. Farnsworth Mrs. Bonnie Farnsworth Mrs. Rebecca Fell Mr. Steven D. Fisher Mrs. Jan Fitz

Mrs. Elaine Foster Mr. Jeffrey Francis Mr. Christopher Fraser Past Comm. Wayne N. Fraser Mr. Frank Fraze Mr. Kevin Fraze Mrs. Amber Friszolowski Mrs. Peggy J. Fuchs Mrs. Eleanor Fuller Mr. David Gabri Mr. Stanley Garnett Mr. Aaron S. Gehrich Mr. Gary Geiger Mr. Jim Gilmour Mrs. Marsha Godsey Mrs. Stephanie Eckert Goforth Dr. Jamie Goldenberg Dr. Francisco Gomez Dr. W. Edward Gonzalez Mr. John Gottwald Mrs. Irene Graffam Mr. Frederick Grover Mr. Stephen V. Guarcello Mr. Thomas Guilford Mrs. Rita Gyires Mrs. Pamela Haber Mr. Gerald Haberkorn Mrs. Nancy Hamisak Mrs. Diane Harden Ms. Margaret Harris Ms. Genelda Harris Mr. Thomas J. Hatton Mr. Kenneth Head Mr. Bill Hefner Mr. James Helinger Mrs. Kristie Helinger Mr. James Henderson Ms. Debbie Heston Mrs. Chris Hilton Mrs. Linda Hoffman Mr. Loren J. Hoffman Ms. Rebecca Hofmeister Mr. William Horner Mrs. Melinda Brett Horner

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Birthday wishes from SPYC! Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entrée & dessert *Not valid for special events, parties or promotions. *No-splitting of free entrée, please.

(Please contact the Member Services Coordinator if you do not see your birthday listed, or if your birthdate is not correctly displayed and and needs to be updated. Email: member.services@spyc.org) Mr. David Hoult Mr. William Icely Mr. Charles Immel Mr. Chester Ingalls Mrs. Sara Inkapool Mrs. Marina Itric-Hamilton Mr. Keith Jacobus Mr. Larry T. Jensen Mrs. Kim Jenson Mr. Jim Johnson Ms. Kimberly Johnson Mr. Kurt Johnson Mrs. Kathleen Jones Ms. Lana Jones Gould Mrs. Jacqueline Jones-Blacker Mrs. Geraldine A. Kanaan Mrs. Jennifer Kard Mr. Paul Kelley Mrs. Patricia Kelley Mr. Lewis Kent Ms. Alison Knoles Mr. Denis Koelsch Mrs. Peggy Krippendorf Mr. Joshua Kuder Mr. Martin Kullman Mr. Michael Labbee Mrs. Joyce Lagor Mr. Raymond Lagor Mrs. Marilyn Lamb Mr. James Lamb Mrs. Joan Lander Mr. Timothy Landt Mrs. Anette Lang Mr. Cody LeClair Mr. Philip Letourneau Mr. Donald Lewis Mr. Robert Lewis Mrs. Wendy Lewis Mr. Andrew Lewis Mrs. Nancy Lott Mr. Peer Lovfald Mrs. Laureen Lynn Mr. Steven MacDonald Mrs. Marianne Mahaffey

Ms. Diane Maloney Mrs. Gwendolyn P. Mann Mr. Frank R. Mann Miss Kelsey Marshall Nohren Dr. Luis Martinez Mrs. Lauren Martinez Mr. Jesse Massingill Mrs. Valerie Massingill Ms. Samantha Maxwell Mr. Frank W. McCarthy Mrs. LeeAnna McDermott Mrs. Catherine A. McGarry Ms. Jeanne McLaughlin Mr. Eric L. McShane Mrs. Barbara Mehaffey Mr. Peter Merrifield Mr. Ernie Michaud Mr. James Miller Mr. Robert Miller Mr. Corbin Milligan Mrs. Lynn Minella Mrs. Agnieszka Mistak Dr. Wayne Moccia Mrs. Patricia Moler Mrs. Martha Monfried Mrs. Bonnie Montgomery Mrs. Jane Moore Mr. Stephen Morris Dr. Christopher Morrison Mr. Oskar Mossberg Mr. Charles Mudd Mr. Brennan Nelms Ms. Angie Nelson Mr. Thomas O’Brien Mr. Alex J. Obenauf Mrs. Deborah Olivier Mr. Emil A. Pavone Mr. Richard Pedone Mr. David Penner Mrs. Margaret Ann Phillips Ms. Stephanie Pickett Mrs. Susan Pilon Ms. Jill Plaice Mrs. Melinda Pletcher

Mrs. Sandy Polay Mr. Chadwick Pruitt Ms. Mary Rainey Mr. Jerry Ratledge Mr. Derek A. Reams Ms. Nancy C. Reeser Mr. Billy Reynolds Mr. Jack S. Rice Mr. Thomas Richmond Mrs. Myrna Rios Ms. Susan Robertson Mrs. Diane Robinson Mr. Seth Rosenthal Mr. Richard Roy Mrs. Elizabeth Roy Mrs. Haley Ruetz Mr. Robert Ruhlman Mr. Dennis Ruppel Ms. Debra Rutter Mr. Amory Sanders Miss Shannon Scanlon Ms. Lacy Scherer Mr. Daniel Schiappa Mr. John C. Schierholz Mrs. Diane Schleicher Mr. Dale Schmidt Dr. Lee Schroeder Mr. Rolf Schwyn Mr. V. Elwyn Segrest Mr. Sean Seifried Mrs. Karen Selby Dr. Robert Shapiro Mr. Howard W. Sharpe Mr. Thomas G. Shaurette Ms. Deborah Shenkman Mrs. Kerri Shirey Mr. William R. Siviter Mr. Michael Smith Mr. Clay Smith Miss Hannah Steadman Mr. Ranald Stewart Mrs. Kathleen Stover Mr. William Stover Mrs. Patricia Swan

Mr. Joel A. Taliaferro Dr. Jeffrey Tedder Mr. James Thurman Mrs. Kelly Toth Mrs. Dolle Towery Mr. Martin Town Mrs. Marylee S. Towry Mr. Richard Treinen Mrs. Buu Truong Mr. Richard L. Trzcinski Mrs. Kimberely W. Turner Mr. M. Glenn Tuttle Ms. Patricia Valladares Mr. Phoenix Vanzutphen Mrs. Grace Wagner Ms. Janet Walker Mrs. Martha Wallace Mrs. Sherry Welch Mrs. Diane White Ms. Elizabeth Wiemken Mr. Jim Wilder Mr. Wesley Wiley Mrs. Linda Wilson Mr. Timothy Wise Mrs. Marcia Wise Mr. Thomas L. Wittmer Mrs. Charlene Witty Mr. John C. Wolfe Ms. Susan Young

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AT THE CLUB IN JULY

Events & Entertainment below takes place at the Downtown Clubhouse only: Tiki Bar Entertainment Friday & Saturday: 6:00-9:00 pm | Sunday: 3:00-6:00 pm July 2: Dave Williamson | July 3: Steve Mullis | July 4th: Dave Williamson July 9: Geoff Proud | July 10: Doug Wilkin | July 11: Farley Compton July 16: Dave Williamson | July 17: Dave Williamson | July 18: Geoff Proud July 23: Doug Wilkin | July 24: Chris Rooney | July 25: Steve Mullis July 30: Dave Williamson | July 31: Luke Antonio

Heritage Lounge Entertainment Friday & Saturday: 7:00-10:00 pm July 2: Steve Mullis | July 3: Chris Rooney July 9: Andre Roy | July 10: Andre Roy July 16: Steve Mullis | July 17: Chris Rooney July 23: Steve Mullis | July 24: Chris Rooney July 30: Chris Rooney | July 31: Steve Mullis

Trivia Night Wednesday, July 7th: 6:00 – 8:30 pm $10++/pp | Buffet Dinner Limited to 10 persons per team, per table RSVP Online: www.spyc.org 727-892-6882

Wine Society (Virtual Wine Society also available) July 22nd & 23rd (6:00 pm both nights; Thursday & Friday) RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR 727-892-6882 Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner - Visit the event calendar in Member Central at www.spyc.org for details.

RSVP online or call Catering at 727-892-6882 The “Wine Society Prix Fixe Dinner” is available twice a month on select Wine Society nights.

This prix-fixe dinner is served in the Commodore Room, and will be the primary menu offered

*Event dates and Entertainment Schedule are subject to change without notice.*

on the Friday evening when Wine Society is taking place.

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AT THE CLUB IN AUGUST Events & Entertainment below takes place at the Downtown Clubhouse only:

Tiki Bar Entertainment Friday & Saturday: 6:00-9:00 pm | Sunday: 3:00-6:00 pm Aug. 6: Dave Williamson | Aug. 7: Steve Mullis | Aug. 8: Farley Compton Aug. 13: Geoff Proud | Aug. 14: Doug Wilkin | Aug. 15: Dave Williamson Aug. 20: Dave Williamson | Aug. 21: Dave Williamson | Aug. 22: Farley Compton Aug. 27: Doug Wilkin | Aug. 28: Luke Antonio | Aug. 29: Steve Mullis

Heritage Lounge Entertainment Friday & Saturday: 7:00-10:00 pm Aug. 6: Steve Mullis | Aug. 7: Chris Rooney Aug. 13: Andre Roy | Aug. 14: Andre Roy Aug. 20: Steve Mullis | Aug. 21: Chris Rooney Aug. 27: DAZZLER | Aug. 28: DAZZLER

Trivia Night Wednesday, August 4th: 6:00 – 8:30 pm $10++/pp | Buffet Dinner Limited to 10 persons per team, per table RSVP Online: www.spyc.org 727-892-6882

Wine Society

*Event dates and Entertainment Schedule is subject to change without notice.*

There will be no Wine Society Events in the month of August. (neither at the Club nor virtually) Wine Society will resume in September Thursday: September 16th - 6:00 pm Friday: September 17th - 6:00 pm RSVP Online: www.spyc.org Or contact Catering at 727-892-6882 | catering@spyc.org

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Save the Date!

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It’s A Dance Party!!

Downtown Clubhouse

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a fun evening in the Heritage Lounge!

Gourmet Wine Dinner Saturday ~ October 16th

Downtown Clubhouse

Join us for a first class trip to France!

We’ll travel around France to some of the most prestigious regions producing world class wines.

Complimentary for members & their guests to attend

Each wine will be paired with a “First Class Course” created by our Executive Chef, Joseph Van Bemmel

Saturday ~ July 10th

Full Details & Menu will be announced at a later date.

Keep an eye out in your email for the “Weekly Enews” on Saturdays and the “Mid-Week Update” on Wednesdays for event information.

7:00-11:00 pm | The Royz Band!

Saturday ~ August 28th

7:00-11:00 pm | The DAZZLER BAND!

Reservations Not Required (seating is first come, first served) *An Entertainment Committee Event*

Reservations Required (727) 892-6882 catering@spyc.org

Buffet Inludes: Burgers • Hot Dogs Chicken Fingers French Fries • Fruit Lemonade & Snow Cones

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RSVP Required: 727-360-1646 or online at www.SPYC.org

(Limited Seating & Reservations Available) Final Date to RSVP is: July 11th

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Saturday - August 14th

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Downtown Clubhouse - 5:30 - 8:30 pm All You Can Eat Buffet • Includes Bud Light • LIVE MUSIC!

Featuring: Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, & Coconut Shrimp Pasta Salad • Coleslaw • Garden Salad Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces • Corn on the Cob Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes • Hushpuppies • Warm Rolls & Cornbread Chocolate Chip Cookies • Assorted Cupcakes Cherry Cobbler • Watermelon

$30++/per Member $35++/per Non-Member

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Online www.SPYC.org | catering@spyc.org | 727-892-6882

THE

M A T C H

GAME

Calling all Game Enthusiasts! Join us for a hilarious game show that will have you on the floor LOL!!

Saturday ~ September 18th 5:30 pm: Doors Open

Early Bird Rate! $35++/Per Guest ••••••••••••••••••• $40++ if you RSVP after 9/11

6:00 pm: Plated Dinner Served

GRAND PRIZE!

7:00 pm: Game Show Begins!

Surprise Vacation Package

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Online www.SPYC.org | catering@spyc.org | 727-892-6882

(No Host Bar * Hey Parents! Sign your kids up for the Laser Tag Party the same night as the Match Game!)

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SPYC Kids!

Saturday - September 18th 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Quarterdeck Room Laser Tag Begins: 7:00 pm

$15++/per guest

RSVP: www.spyc.org | 727-892-6882 catering@spyc.org Food Upon Arrival: Pigs in a Blanket, Potato Chips, Assorted Cookies, Brownies & Pink Lemonade *Limited Spaces *48-hour cancellation policy in effect*

PSSST....

Hey you...Yeah YOU... the one reading this ad!

Wanna know about a Secret Party??

Broads & Brunos grab your glad rags and join us at the juice joint for the......

Downtown Clubhouse From 7:00 - 11:00 pm

Prizes for BEST Gangster, • Flapper & Couple Outfits!

Early Bird Rate! $35++/Per Guest

($45++/per guest - If you RSVP after 9/21) Heavy Hors d’ Oeuvres • Music by the “Jazz Daddy O’s” Lounge Seating • Special Cocktails

Discretion is paramount during prohibition...

Passcode will be given to you when you sign-up.

Please assume an Alias - Admittance is by Passcode!

Limited Admission - Reservations Required Online: www.spyc.org catering@spyc.org | 727-892-6882

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Sunday - October 17th

Join us for the Family

From 1:00 - 4:00 pm $15++/per adult • $10++/per child

HUGE Obstacle Course!!

Carnival Games & PRIZES Face Painting Balloon Creations Refreshments & MORE!!

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Downtown Clubhouse

Reservations Required Call: 727-892-6882 OR - RSVP Online at www.spyc.org *24-hour Cancellation Policy in effect *Please Note: Parents must accompany child(ren) & may not drop them off at this event.

Saturday, October 23rd | 6:00- 9:00 pm with performance from 6:30-8:30 pm

Early Bird Rate! $35++/per guest

If you RSVP by 10/16

˚˚˚˚˚˚˚˚˚˚˚˚ ($45++ if you RSVP 10/17 or later)

show located in the Ballroom Heavy Hors d’oeuvres (including Paella & Ice Cream Sundaes) PLUS Domestic Beer provided! ˚PFO Liquor Bar & Drink Specials˚

The last Dueling Piano show in 2019 sold out...so make your reservations NOW!

RSVP at: www.spyc.org | 727-892-6882 | catering@spyc.org (48-hour cancelation policy in effect.)

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AROUND THE CLUB

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

IN MEMORIAM

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Captain Glen Williams ~ May 2021 Mr. Tom Pierce ~ May 23, 2021 Ms. Heidi Trilsch ~ May 29, 2021

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

Mrs. Eve Kress ~ June 2021 Mr. Colvin Rouse ~ June 3rd Mr. Herbert Anderson ~ June 22, 2021 Memorial Day - Jaleen Hartney cruising past Lady Liberty in her boat Catniss.

July & August

Shannon Nylander ~ Director of Catering & Clubhouse Services, 21 yrs.

Kerrie Paquette ~ PAG Club Manager, 17 yrs.

Todd Fedyszyn ~ Youth Sailing Director, 16 yrs.

David Irby ~ Purchaser, 16 yrs.

Marcida Freeman ~ Banquet Captain, 8 yrs.

Mercedes Cardenas Mura ~ Line Cook, 7 yrs.

Leah Wieter ~ Member Services & Marketing Coordinator, 6 yrs.

John Taylor ~ R&M, 6 yrs.

Frank Gabor ~ R&M, 5 yrs.

Ella Jenkins ~ Housekeeping, 4 yrs.

John Robinson ~ Security, 4 yrs.

Bonnie Brown ~ Steward, 4 yrs.

Joseph Porter ~ Valet, 4 yrs.

Lisa Ervin ~ Cook, 3 yrs.

Chase Hudspeth ~ Harbormaster, 3 yrs.

Alton McKinnon ~ Cook, 3 yrs.

Harding Forsyth ~ R&M, 2 yrs.

at Mount LeConte PC Harvey Ford & his wife ns National Park. in the Great Smoky Mountai

KYLE RUNDFELT

JOHN BROWN

MAY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

JUNE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH A BIG CONGRATULATIONS goes to Kyle Rundfelt, for winning the title of “Employee of the Month” for June 2021! Kyle has been a pivotal asset to our Sailing Center team for the last few years.

Please join us in congratulating John Brown, as our May 2021 Employee of the Month. John has been a part of our Housekeeping Team for the past thirteen years.

In November of 2020 John was also named Employee of the Month. This goes to show you how John’s work performance speaks for itself. He is always going above and beyond his regular task at hand, and he never misses a day of work. You can say he loves his job.

John has been a great addition to our team. So, when you see this guy around the Club be sure to stop and congratulate him on a job well done. Thank you, John!

You can find Kyle on the water coaching our youth programs, working shoreside on our maintenance team, and interacting with our community programs. Kyle continues to show attention to detail, dedication to the team and amazing work ethic, making him a true asset to the SPYC team. Please be sure to stop by the Sailing Center and say congratulations. Thank you, Kyle, for a job well done!

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy ~ Monthly Smooth Sailing Contest!

May/June 2021 Winners! - Antoinette Magnani & December Sanders In the last double issue we pulled TWO Winners for the May-June “Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy” Contest - Congratulations to Antoinette Magnani & December Sanders! Your last challenge was to locate all the Anne & Andy’s...

PLUS the Beach Balls! To recap, images were spotted on pages: 3, 6, 7(twice), 8(twice),9,10,12,14,15(twice),17,18,19, 20(twice)21,23,24,25,27,28,29, 30(twice), & 31(twice) - total of 28 images!

Your challenge continues....

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In this double issue find the BONUS IMAGES of the - “American Flag” - hidden throughout the newsletter along with Anne & Andy.

Break out your spy goggles and start the hunt for your chance at the $100 prize! Submit your answers by July 31st to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org.

Happy Hunting & Good Luck!

*Note: Image of Anne & Andy in this blue box (to the left) DOES NOT count in the game.*

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UPCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS: Please visit www.spyc.org for future dates and details. Log-in to your member portal and visit Member Central, or the online event calendar.

AVOCADO SHRIMP CEVICHE RECIPE BY CHEF MARK

INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped

DIRECTIONS 1. Place the shrimp and lime juice into a large bowl, and stir to coat. Let stand for about 5

3/4 cup fresh lime juice

minutes, or until shrimp are

5 roma tomatoes, diced

opaque. The lime juice will cook

1 white onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

the shrimp.

2. Mix in the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro until coated with lime

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

juice; cover and refrigerate for 1

1 tbsp. ketchup

hour.

1 tsp. hot pepper sauce 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 16 saltine crackers salt and pepper to taste

3. Remove from the refrigerator and mix in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, salt and pepper.

4. Serve in glass tumblers and top with avocado pieces.

5. Set out extra Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, lime wedges and hot sauce for people to individualize their dish. Serve with saltine crackers.

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ATHENIAN LAMB CHOPS & WATERMELON FETA SALAD

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RECIPE BY CHEF CHRISTIAN

INGREDIENTS Marinade 1 each rack of Lamb, frenched

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients over Lamb Chops. Marinate for at least 2 hours before grilling.

and cut in chops

2. Combine all ingredients for

1/2 cup Olive Oil

salad and refrigerate until

1 cup Parsley, chopped

service.

1 cup Oregano, chopped 2 each Shallots, minced 6 each Garlic Cloves, minced 1 cup Kalamata Olives, chopped 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard Salad

1 /4 cup EVOO 2 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt 4 cups Watermelon, diced 1 each English Cucumber, diced 1 cup, Feta Cheese, crumbled 1/2 each Red Onion, thin sliced 1/2 cup Mint, chopped

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WELCOME TO SUMMER COCKTAILS

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MERCHANT'S WIFE WATERMELON COCKTAIL

3/4 oz. simple syrup 2 chunks Watermelon (seeds removed), plus wedges for garnish 1 oz. Gin 3/4 oz. Aperol 3/4 oz. lemon juice 1 oz. Club Soda Prepare simple syrup. Muddle the watermelon chunks and simple syrup together in a cocktail shaker. Add the Gin, Aperol, lemon juice and Club Soda. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over into a wine glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with wedge of watermelon.

JUNE BUG

1 oz. Midori Melon liqueur 1 oz. Malibu Coconut Rum 1/2 oz. banana liqueur (optional) 1 oz. prepared sweet-and-sour mix 2 oz. pineapple juice Mix well and pour over ice.

WOODFORD RESERVE BELMONT SMASH

1.5 oz. Woodford Reserve .75 oz. lemon juice .75 oz. simple syrup 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters 4-5 mint sprigs

Tear mint and add into mixing tin. Add the ingredients into that mixing tin over ice and shake.

Strain into cup over ice. Garnish with mint sprig.

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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB

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REACHERS

DD.Del Palmer & Joanne Simmons Broad Reachers sailing with Barchan Rodgers

by Marti Cochran

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n April 27th, Joanne Simmons sailed in the one and only FWSA Interclub held in 2021. The races were hosted by the Dinghy Dames at Davis Island and she came in 2nd place!! The Broad Reachers are looking forward to a full FWSA schedule starting next fall. This year has been filled with many obstacles; replacement of the old dock with a wonderful new dock, cold weather, too much wind, or no wind. The Broad Reachers were finally able to spend the last several weeks of our sailing season actually on the water!!

On the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the Broads attempted to sail out Shell Key for our annual picnic lunch. The tides were against us!! After about an hour and half, and with very little forward motion, we made the decision to return to the Club and enjoy our picnic at the pool.

RIDERS

CLUB

by Bob Frazee (contact info (315) 420-7114 | rfrazee@cazequip.com)

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n Friday, May 20th, five riders met up at our normal meeting spot, the Cracker Barrel at 54th Ave N. Our destination for lunch was a place called The Freezer in Homosassa, FL. We started off on I-275 N, as usual, for a northern ride to I-75 N. Just as we were finishing crossing the Howard Franklin Bridge, one of the riders developed a vibration in his rear tire; so we pulled over on the shoulder to investigate the trouble. It turned out his tire was damaged, apparently from some debris on the highway. Not wanting to continue with a damaged tire, he exited the highway and returned to St. Petersburg, and was able to get his tire replaced. Meanwhile, the rest of us continued our trip. We exited I-75 N onto SR 52 W to Bellany Brothers BLVD (CR 581).

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Gina & Els Hotel Zamora

The next week was much more successful. The Broads sailed north under the Causeway Bridge and over to the Hotel Zamora for a wonderful lunch. The round trip took about four hours and everyone had a wonderful time.

Our thanks to Katie Rodger’s son, Barchan for driving the Safety Boat with Mary McCarty on both occasions. Trish Pierce (Shell Key) and Kathy Ahern (Zamora trip) were our Safety Boat guests. Sailing both weekends were: Katie Rodgers, Gina Bowden-Pierce, Carol Hansen, Mary Moosbruger, Angela Treinen, Charl Hadfield. Valarie Nussbaum-Harris & Els Weimken joined is to Shell Key and Anna Olecka & Debbie Walcott sailed to Hotel Zamora.

Bellany Brothers Blvd eventually turned into Culbreath Rd., which took us to Powell Rd. (CR 572 W); Powell Rd. W, to California Rd. N, to SR 50 W. After a short ride on SR 50 W we came to Fort Dade Ave. N, then a left put us on Citrus Way N (Cr 490 N). We then came to W. Grover Cleveland Blvd into Homosassa Springs. A left on W. Fishbowl Dr. (CR 490A) became Yulee Dr., which put us in Homosassa, then a right onto S. Boulevard Dr. and we arrive at The Freezer. This unique spot is located at a marina on the Homosassa River and is home to several commercial shrimp boats; so shrimp is their specialty, and it is very good. Our waitress told us that “if it can’t be boiled or steamed, they don’t serve it”. That makes the sides somewhat limited however, it is considered a “top 10 hole-in-the-wall” place for seafood in Florida.

After lunch we opted for a quicker ride back to St. Petersburg, so we took S. Blvd Drive back>>Yulee Dr.>>US 98 S. >>SR 589 S. >>I-275 S.>> and then to St. Petersburg. During the summer months our rides are less frequent and participation falls off; as people head north to escape the hot and humid summer. We start to get more participation again in September & October. During the summer we do try to get a couple shorter rides in during the hotter months. As always, feel free to contact me for more information about the Riding Club.

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Els, Barbara, Debbie

by Carol Hansen

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or the past few months the Salty Sisters have enjoyed Captain Els Wiemken’s “Ahoy Salties” at our regular Wednesday meetings. It’s great being back together again!!

Co-Captain Jennifer Parramore planned three great sailing days for the last part of our sailing season. On May 26th, Pram Queen Betty Proper implored Jennifer to get the Eleanor, Tricia, & Sandy Prams out. The Salties sailed with 11 Prams and four power boats performing various race tasks, in a variation of the esteemed, traditional Salty Sisters Mother Ducky race with four teams participating.

The “Floaters” led

by Mother Ducky Ellen Pavone, the “Daisy Ducks” led by Mother Ducky Joanne Simmons, the “Daffy Ducks” led by Mother Ducky Els Wiemken, and the “Odd Ducks” led by Mother Ducky Carol Hansen.

Lisa Avila

The following two weeks consisted of Pram and Ideal racing! The winds were light the first week, but four Pram sailors, 11 Ideal sailors and 10 Race Committee persevered and completed several races. Our last sailing week, June 9th , we had of four Ideals competing in two races before the winds died down. We ended that day in the pool at the Club with Jello Shots with lunch following in the Waterfront Room.

Valerie Massengil & Gloria Davis

Captain Els announced that the Classic Boat Regatta is scheduled for September 11th this year. The Salty Sisters have had two Sonar teams in the past few regattas and she is encouraging us to add a third team this year.

—AHOY ye— THE SALTY SISTERS A MEMBER!

Applications are currently available at the Downtown Clubhouse front desk—until August 4th!

Membership in the Salty Sisters is open to women Our Mission: members of SPYC. “To promote New applicants must sailing be eager to particiand to assist pate in sailing, race our members committee and other in becoming exciting water related more proficient activities.

In the science WELCOME ABOARD! of sailing.”

For More Information COME Please Contact: JOIN Els Wiemken US Elswiemken@gmail.com * * *

Trisha Birkenstock Trishab@tampabay.rr.com * * *

IN SOME SAILING FUN!

Or: Jennifer Parramore Parramorej88@gmail.com

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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e had a great 2020 – 2021 year despite the inconveniences and challenges created by the Covid virus. We maintained over 90% of our membership and learned how to offer satisfying hybrid Zoom/in-house program meetings. We are very optimistic about the coming year which began June 1st.

The 2021 – 2022 officers and their assistants have been planning for the new program season. Our program committee has a fabulous line-up beginning with “Hemingway’s Women,” the ever-popular fashion show, “All Things Franklin” – little know tidbits about Ben, a creative hands-on project, a representative from the Seabird Sanctuary, a food demonstration, and bingo!!

We are playing Mah Jongg all summer and lessons are available.

If you want to play contact Sharon Mehok at sherronm@verizon.net and she’ll get you on the distribution list.

2021 – 2022 Board and Assistants: Past President Eva Hefner, President Patsy Warmack, Vice President Angela Kowalik, Secretary Julie Creamer, Programs Helle Getz assisted by Barbara Mehaffey and Mary McCarthy (not pictured), Treasurer Maryette Miller, and Membership Barbara Deininger assisted

by Gail Falkingham.

If you aren’t a member yet, think about joining for 2021–2022.

Membership commences June 1, 2021 and ends May 31, 2022.

Dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny!! If you are a returning member, just send your check to Barbara Deininger (her address is in the LBC Directory) or email me for the address. The form for new members to complete can be found online: www.spyc.org and then click on >> Clubs Within the Club >>LBC and you’re there.

(It’s page 2.)

PAG ONLY & Downtown SPYC members are eligible to join the Ladies Beach Club!!

Passport

CLUB

by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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he Passport Club invites all SPYC members who are If you have a travel program you would like to share frequent, and or frequently-aspiring travelers, who share contact Patsy Warmack at: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com. our mission to join the club. There are no dues – just sign-up!

We meet the first Thursday of each month at the Our mission is to share travel experiences, plans, and bucket lists downtown Clubhouse – social time starts at 5:00 pm for domestic or international travel; by land, sea or air - self-drive followed by the presentation at 5:30 pm. or sit back and let others do the work. Some upcoming programs will explore the circumnavigation of Newfoundland, a Greek Please make a reservation online at www.spyc.org or honeymoon adventure, and a planned trip of the great circle that (727) 892-6882. You and your guests will receive Chef’s became an Atlantic loop. choice plated food at $10.00/pp and bar service is available.

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RV LAND CRUISERS

by Angela Kowalik, President

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t our last face-to-face meeting we talked about the myriad of apps, websites, and other technical tools used for our RV travelling.

Most notable were RV Trip Wizard and Harvest Hosts.

RV Trip Wizard is both an app and website that helps in overall trip planning, giving you the ability to customize your route specific to your RV. You provide the specifics, such as your RV height, width, weight and so on and the software will take that into account when suggesting routes to avoid low clearances, steep grades, and other restrictions.

Along the general route you can look for campsites using integrated campground reviews. While RV Trip Wizard can be used for navigation, most seem to use it for general route planning and utilize an RV specific GPS for actual navigation. Harvest Host, on the other hand, is a membership service that allows you to book unique and fun places to park your RV (free!) for a night and experience a working farm, winery, brewery, museum, or other unique and interesting locations. This network surely adds some fun and interest to the trip.

More importantly, we have all come to realize how lucky we are to have an RV to travel in and what great experiences and adventures we’ve had and will have.

Seems last year was thought to be the “year of the RV”, with so many people purchasing RV’s that sales were through the roof.

However, this year might be even more extraordinary with all the RVers out on the road and the highest attendance records in the National Parks. Still, there’s no better way to travel. Who knows what you’ll see around the next bend?

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER TRAVELS!

RVing in the clouds

What’s around the bend?

UPCOMING EVENTS .July 7th - 11th: FMCA 103rd International Convention & RV Expo in Gillette, Wyoming RV Land Cruisers spend their summers traveling so we don’t have meetings during this time. We’ll gather for a meeting at the Club again sometime in the Fall.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AROUND THE NEXT BEND...

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FLEET

Caryn & Willy

by: Willy Bain, Fleet Captain

Welcome Aboard!!! …

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pril showers did not deter the Cruising Fleet. We held our monthly luncheon and cruised the “Lee Island” and “Cultural” coasts of Florida during our 16-day Commodore’s Cruise. We also started June off with a cruiser’s luncheon and a “Daytripper’s” rally.

Our Commodore’s Cruise kick-off luncheon, held on April 15th, was fortunate to have both Commodore (David Mendelblatt) and Vice Commodore (Bill Waters) providing presentations.

Barbara & Heber

Pam & Gary Frank & Jackie

The Commodore gave a great overview of the small boat safety initiatives at the Sailing Center and the Vice Commodore updated us on the status of the proposed new SPYC Docks. There were an impressive 42 cruisers attending; that included four new members.

The Commodore’s Cruise lasted from April 16th - May 1st, 2021. We had 23 boats participating, with two boats bringing four additional guests, for a total of 50 cruisers!

We visited eleven ports: Sarasota YC & Bird Key YC (first stop & last stop), Twin Dolphins Marina, Venice YC & Crow’s Nest, South Seas Plantation, Pink Shell Resort, Legacy Resort, Isle YC, and Palm Harbour Marina.

Each port was hosted by volunteer Port Directors (Camille Iurillo, Joe Petrella; Keith & Laura Gibson; Caryn & Willy Bain; Barbara & Heber Weller; Debbi & Mike Young; Pam & Garry Hass; Ben & Chris Roddey; Jaleen Hartney; Frank & Jackie Robinson) who did a fabulous job of arranging restaurants, tours, and sporting events. Not to mention the small gift bags given at each port to each cruiser.

Debbie & Mike Ben, Jaleen, & Chris

Keith & Lauras

Camille & Joe

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The cruise was a smashing success with many nights out on the town, water sports, Croquette, Bochy Ball tournaments, tours of interesting places (museums, Ford’s & Edison’s homes, distilleries, art villages, farmers markets, beaches, shopping of course, and a special treat. Two of our cruisers (Deserie Valloreo & Jim Gilmour) are accomplished musicians and gave us a concert during one of our many docktail events.

We even had “basket weaving” classes aboard one of our vessels.

Docktails with Music Basket Weaving

Tom’s Distillery Bocce Ball

Crab & Fin

Sarasota YC

It was truly a Cruise to remember. Not only for the friendships developed, adventures experienced, and pure fun had by all but that we were able to get that number of cruisers together, coordinate that many events, and have it come off without issue. That speaks well of our Cruisers professionalism and are dedicated Port Directors who made it all possible.

Cocktails on the Beach

Singers

Larry & Kathy

Doc Fords

Docktails Aboard

Mattison’s City Grille Croquette

“When you go on a cruise, the voyage never ends.”

Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet: •Cruise-In to SPYC Downtown (July 2-5) Docktails Aboard

•Luncheon – Aug. 5 | •Cruise to Sarasota YC – Aug. 20-22

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by Janna Ranney, President

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he Woman’s Club is all all about fun and friendships. And though this past season presented some challenges for us, the SPYC was on top of keeping up with Covid protocols, enabling us to hold all our meetings and events - live and in person. Many thanks to the entire SPYC staff!

Starting in September 2021, our monthly Program Meetings will be from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, with lunch, and our programs will encourage socializing while having fun.

WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS These groups will continue throughout the summer!

Book Group Facilitator: Ilene Robeck irrobeck@gmail.com Wed., July 28th & Aug. 25th Social 5:00 pm | Discussion 5:30-6:30 pm Mah Jongg Facilitator: Marleen Collins marleencollins@yahoo.com 727-864-0781 • Thursdays @ 1:00 pm Lunch @ Noon (optional) Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Meeting dates & events vary check your email for notices deborahgia@icloud.com [Monthly events are subject to change] Membership in the Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities.

Dues must be current to join us!

Sunshine Contact: Debbie Hopper dhhopper@aol.com Membership: Julie Shields jshieldsbuckner@gmail.com or visit our club website page at www.spyc.org for the form to join or renew.

[Please see full calendar in Woman’s Club directory] 2021-2022 WC Board Janna Ranney ~ President Laura Reitan ~ Vice President Toni Gelman ~ Secretary Donna Sue Marks ~ Treasurer Julie Shields ~ Membership Chair Loli Rendina ~ Programs Chair JoAnn Wood ~ Past President

Reminder: Due to Covid-19 we will require firm RSVP’s for all meetings, to properly plan out meeting space.

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GROUP

Enjoying the 19th Hole 1st Place Winners Waterlefe

by Connie Smith

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The Golf Group made up for lost time this month by playing at Waterlefe Golf Club over the “Big Bridge” to Bradenton. Then we went back to Clearwater for a Cove Cay outing as we enjoyed perfect weather and good times!

It is a pleasure to announce that Joe Mansir has stepped up to assume our Golf Group Treasurer duties. Thank you to George Kinemond who has so efficiently served our group for quite a few years.

We are saddened with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Tom Pierce, an active and dedicated golf member for many years. Our thoughts are especially with his wife, Gina.

On the First Tee

No, it’s not “Christmas in July”... but we are looking ahead to our annual Golf Holiday Party set for Tuesday, December 7th, so SAVE THE DATE! (For information on joining the Golf Group contact Susan Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com) Cove Cay (June 7th) .1 st Place – Tom Ritschel, Jack Pyhel, Larry Massingill & Susan Arsenault .2 nd Place – Guy Anderson, John Arsenault & Myra McShane .3 rd Place – Bill Prots, Charles Kard & Gina Pierce .Closest to Pin Par 3’s – John Arsenault, Susan Arsenault, Bill Protz, Jay Marshall, Jack Pyhel & Charles Card .Closest to the Line – Karen Libermann Waterlefe (May 18 th )

Play Well Golfers!

Tom Ritschel made an almost hole in one!

.1 st Place – Susan Arsenault, Steve Hamblin, Charles Kard & Eric McShane .Tom Ritschel with an “almost hole in one” with his closest to the pin on

AMATEUR RADIOCLUB

by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ

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mateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are suspended for the summer, next meeting will be September 21st at the Pass-a-Grille Beach Club. Mark your calender!

(Meeting time - 6:00 pm).

The remote HF station is operational for all members with General Class license or higher.

Repeater frequency 147.030. Repeater information www.qsl.net/wd4scd/

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If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, ARC members can help you prepare for the written exam (no morse code required). Be prepared for this year’s hurricane season by getting your Ham License now!

Study help online at www.hamtestonline.com.

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5:00 - 8:30 pm Americana DINNER BUFFET

Includes Domestic Beer House Wine & Sodas

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Watermelon & MORE!

COMPLIMENTARY FOR

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Bring the Family!

LIVE DJ Music!

Bounce House & Obstacle Course Face Painting GIANT Family Games Photo Booth

Non-Members:

Flag Ceremony at Sunset!

Reservations required

The Color Guard will be lowering the Flags followed by the Nauticats performing some favorite USA songs

Call: 727-892-6882 Email: catering@spyc.org OR - RSVP Online at www.SPYC.org

and MORE!!

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